Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) M231/M232 Series

M231/M232-Series, MACS Load Assembly Pack (LAP): INTRODUCTION The U. S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, 07806-5000, on behalf of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM-CAS) is conducting market research to identify potential sources that are capable of manufacturing, Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP), and completing final delivery of the 155MM M231 and M232 TYPE Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) propelling charges to include the acquisition and integration of the Combustible Case Assemblies. The purpose of this market survey (W15QKN-23-X-0V7K) is to obtain current information on the capability of potential sources to deliver MACS. ITEM DESCRIPTION The MACS LAP consists of two types of propelling charges, the M231 and the M232 TYPE, and all associate packaging. It uses a "build-a-charge," incremental-based system; the M231 is used singularly or in pairs for Low Zones (1 & 2) and the M232-Series is used in groups of 3, 4 or 5 charges for High Zones (3, 4 & 5). The system is compatible with all current 155mm field artillery weapons. The Combustible Case Assembly are intended to be included as Contractor Furnished Material for this requirement and is a key technology for MACS because they burn cleanly, have an exterior coating that enables the MACS to withstand limited out-of-pack exposure, and the rigid case allows the MACS to satisfy its Key Performance Parameter to be automatically handled and loaded. MARKET SURVEY NOTICE SUBMISSION DETAILS To be considered as a capable source for this effort, all interested parties must submit the requested information, which will assist the United States Government (USG) in developing its acquisition strategy, as follows: a) Provide evidence of capabilities including an ability to produce a combined total of the M231 and M232-Series MACS at a production rate of up to 60,000 units per month and any capability to surge to 210,000 units per month; b) The ability to source Combustible Case Assemblies (a major system component) to support a production rate of 60,000 MACS end-item units per month and any capability to surge to 210,000 per month; c) Past manufacturing experience with MACS or similar products within the last ten (10) years; d) Description of facilities, personnel (numbers, experience, specialized skill sets), key raw material sources, and environmental compliance as it relates to the above production efforts; e) Experience with respect to propellant handling/storage and other hazardous handling/storage. f) Available on-site or near-site storage capacity to handle/store at least 3,000,000 pounds of energetic material at one time. g) Provide evidence of In-house Quality Assurance System(s) in order to support the LAP program; and h) Provide company name, address, telephone number, email address, technical point of contact, and company size (please specify as either a Large Business, Foreign-Owned Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) concern, Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone concern, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Service-Disabled Small Business). The Technical Data Packages (TDPs) will be provided upon request pending receipt of all required documents and approval by PM-CAS. The M232 TYPE TDP is marked Distribution D, therefore distribution will only be authorized to the Department of Defense (DoD) and United States DoD Contractors. The M231 TYPE TDP is marked Distribution F (Further Dissemination only as directed by PM CAS). The TDPs will be provided upon request for information only. In order to receive the TDPs, contractors are required to submit a signed and completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement; AMSTA-AR Form 1350, Technical Data Request Questionnaire; and Non- Disclosure Agreement. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this market survey. Please identify any proprietary information submitted. All information provided will not be returned and will be held in confidential status. This market survey is for informational and planning purposes only and shall NOT be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The USG does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey. Submissions for this notice must be provided within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of this publication at no cost to the USG by electronic mail (e-mail) to Ms. Margaret Heyrich and Mr. Jeremy Contreras via email at Margaret.a.heyrich.civ@army.mil and jeremy.p.contreras.civ@army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.